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Why are doctors using tramadol for pain relief when it is worse to come off of then hydrocodone? i ended up in the erwith wd from darvocet years back

Q: why are doctors using tramadol for pain relief when it is worse to come off of then hydrocodone? i ended up in the erwith wd from darvocet years back

I don&#x27;t use Tramadol: I&#x27;ve seen too many people having provoked seizures with Tramadol use. The withdrawal may be worse than that seen with Narcotics, I agree.

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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I don't use Tramadol: I've seen too many people having provoked seizures with Tramadol use. The withdrawal may be worse than that seen with Narcotics, I agree.

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Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

Why are doctors using tramadol for pain relief when it is worse to come off of then hydrocodone? i ended up in the erwith wd from darvocet years back

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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